Long-Term Care Planning

Long-term care (LTC) is a broad array of services and supports you may need to meet your health or personal needs over a long period of time. Take time to consider what options will be best for you and your family.

Insurance coverage is vital. The Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) has developed a quick guide to insurance for women. Even though the guide is targeted at women, it provides useful information that everyone can use.

The earlier you know all of the available options for long-term care, the easier it will be to make the best choice if and when you need it -- either for yourself or your loved ones. This article discusses long term care options, costs, and other important facts, with the emphasis on choosing care for parents.